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Doha, Qatar: The real estate sector of Qatar saw a positive growth momentum as the realty transactions index recorded a total value of QR2.062bn for 516 real estate deals in April this year.
Compared to March 2026 this shows a 128 percent increase in the number of units, a 168 percent rise in trading value, and 185 percent surge in total area traded, showed the data by Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice.
According to the real estate market index, Doha Municipality topped the most active transactions in terms of financial value during April this year.
The real estate market index for April noted that the financial value of Doha Municipality transactions amounted to QR735.181m. On the other hand Al
Rayyan Municipality totaled QR512.832m and Al Daayen Municipality’s transactions reached to QR498.240m.
These figures reflect the strength and resilience of Qatar’s economy and the continued growth of the real estate sector as a key component of the national economy.
In case of the number of sold properties in April the most active municipalities were Doha (28 percent), followed by Al Rayyan (27 percent) and Al Daayen (18 percent).
According to the area index, the indices show that the most active municipalities were Al Rayyan (41 percent), followed by Doha and Al Daayen (15 percent) of the total deal area.
The trading volume revealed that the highest value of 10 properties sold was recorded for April 2026, registering five properties in the municipality of Al Daayen municipality, four properties in Doha municipality, and one property in Al Rayyan municipalitiy.
The average per square foot price for a building stood at QR790 in Doha, QR807 in Al Daayen, QR429 in Al Rayyan, QR495 in Al Wakrah, QR503 in Umm Slal, QR293 in Al Khor and Thakira, QR229 in Al Shamal, and QR211 in Al Sheehaniya municipalities.
Meanwhile, average price of per square foot of vacant land was recorded at QR516 in Doha, QR236 in Al Wakrah, QR371 in Al Rayyan, QR293 in Umm Slal, QR406 in Al Al Daayen, and QR367 in Al Khor and Thakira, and QR148 in Al Shamal.
With the country’s strategic focus on economic diversification and long-term urban planning, the real estate market is well-positioned to thrive, offering stable and lucrative opportunities for investors.
The realty market has witnessed substantial developments and major regulatory reforms that has turned it into a promising market for investment opportunities.
Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) relies heavily on the real estate sector. The goal is to make the country more attractive to for businesses and creating a welcoming environment for investors.
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) is advancing a comprehensive strategy to regulate and develop Qatar’s real estate sector, focusing on digital transformation, professional licensing,and consumer protection.
The newly introduced real estate platform is transforming how decisions are made in the market. The platform provides clear, transparent, and precise information, enabling investors to make smooth and confident decisions based on real data.
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority continues its efforts to stimulate and develop the real estate sector in the country, contributing to economic diversification in line with the Third National Development Strategy which emphasises economic diversification as a crucial necessity for achieving sustainable economic growth.
